Hafiz Muhammad Zubair Arshad

Reasons for brain cravings for infographics I originally wrote this article for my blog, but I want to spread this idea across the web. As a writer and educator, it is important to have readily available information when needed. This becomes even more critical when our students are not familiar with what they are learning—that information needs to be accessible to them in some form. In a world full of visual media, there is one common way to make that information easily accessible and digestible: using images. Images capture attention and keep people wanting more, much as words do. They will also keep any audience interested and engaged. That is because when you use visuals over words, they communicate deeper and faster than writing does. With this in mind, let’s explore how charts, graphs, etc. can help you create your infographics. The most obvious reason your brain loves infographics is their simplicity. When you break up text into simple language, you can convey a lot more information about a topic. For example, if you were to explain the benefits of drinking water every day and then asked participants to fill out a survey, you would receive so many responses because infographics are easy to understand. The same principle applies when you write a report. You may need to include graphs, tables, and charts, but they only add depth to your message. If you want to learn more about the research behind each statistic, you need graphs and tables, but you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. An infographic can help you get straight to the point. Reading a graphic is much easier than reading a lengthy report. And as long as you have the right tools, including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop software, you can easily transform data into something visually appealing. Let’s look at a few examples of different types of graphics. A bar graph gives a nice-looking snapshot of the data, allowing us to see trends more clearly. Using a pie chart allows us to compare different parts of the total. Charts like these make a great first impression on viewers who are just starting to learn how to read graphs. These figures are especially useful when we want to know more about an extremely large range of topics. Imagine having 50 years’ worth of life experience for something. Making such a wide range of data appear in an easily digested format would work amazingly for anyone just getting started. To achieve maximum clarity, I recommend making sure you choose a scale for your data so none of the numbers are too small or too big. Finally, we must consider color. Do not rely on black and white to create your graphical content. Instead, experiment with both color and patterns to create a pleasing image for a particular topic. Another good reason that your brain craves infographics is that it shows off your knowledge or lack thereof. Whether you like statistics, research, or other subjects, displaying your findings accurately is essential. Many students learn better by seeing or doing rather than reading. Remember that even though an infographic is designed for beginners, we still need to know how to read it. Here is another type of illustration to choose from: histograms. Histograms allow readers to quickly understand what they are looking at. While they take longer to read, they display facts easier than other pictures. Additionally, these figures are often made up through word processing. They also provide a variety of colors, sizes, and shapes. But perhaps one of the best things about histograms is that you never need to worry about losing anything because it is clear and organized. Even those without excellent eyereading skills could easily read the font on top and decipher the message. Think of yourself as someone who understands enough English and French to translate an email from one language to another, yet you often struggle to decode the Spanish spoken by someone speaking Arabic. What we need is a little bit more than translation. After all, an infographic isn’t necessarily able to interpret words alone. We are trying to decipher data, too. So, for this type of communication, your goal is to make sure your reader understands his or her purpose. Otherwise, they will lose interest or feel confused. Having a professional designer make your picture will help increase its accuracy. The final reason why your brain likes infographics is that using them makes everything else seem unnecessary. This is especially true when it comes to creating reports, which require a lot of data entry. People need to have their papers written by experts with expertise in certain areas before submitting them. However, not everyone has the time to spend compiling information. How about explaining such details in an infographic instead? No matter where your information lives, including graphs and data, it will always come back to you if you put in the effort to present it correctly. As you can see, our brains crave visual information so much that we forget the importance of reading. By providing education through a combination of illustrations and facts, we can ensure that students get exactly what they need to succeed.